Ezekiel 23:45 cpdv — But there are just men; these shall judge them with the judgment of adulteresses and with the judgment of those who she…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But there are just men; these shall judge them with the judgment of adulteresses and with the judgment of those who shed blood. For they are adulteresses, and blood is on their hands. "

— Ezekiel 23:45, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 23 — Context

42

And the voice of a multitude was exulting within her. And concerning certain men, who were being led out of a multitude of persons, and who were arriving from the desert, they placed bracelets on their hands and beautiful crowns on their heads.

43

And I said about her, as she was being worn away by her adulteries, ‘Even now, she continues in her fornication!’

44

And they entered to her, as if to a kept woman. So did they enter to Oholah and Oholibah, nefarious women.

45

But there are just men; these shall judge them with the judgment of adulteresses and with the judgment of those who shed blood. For they are adulteresses, and blood is on their hands.

46

For thus says the Lord God: Lead upon them a multitude, and hand them over to tumult and to pillaging.

47

And may they be stoned with the stones of the peoples, and may they be pierced with their own swords. They will put to death their sons and daughters, and they will burn their houses with fire.

48

And I will take away wickedness from the land. And all women shall learn not to act according to their wickedness.

Ezekiel 23:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 23:45 say?
Ezekiel 23:45 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But there are just men; these shall judge them with the judgment of adulteresses and with the judgment of those who shed blood. For they are adulteresses, and blood is on their hands. ”
Where is Ezekiel 23:45 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 23:45 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 23, verse 45.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 23:45.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 23:45 in?
Ezekiel 23:45 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 23:45?
Ezekiel 23:45 reads (CPDV): “But there are just men; these shall judge them with the judgment of adulteresses and with the judgment of those who shed blood. For they are adulteresses, and blood is on their hands. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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